PICANO CAROL ANN 69, Of Matthews, NC passed away on January 18, 2014 at Novant Hospice- Matthews. Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 27, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Genevieve Janik and Frank Kutney. Visitation for the family will be from 9:00 a.m.  10:00 a.m. and for the public from 10:00 a.m.  noon with the Memorial Service in celebration of Carol's life beginning at noon at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Road, Farmington, Michigan on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She attended High School in Dearborn, Michigan and graduated from Detroit Business Institute. Having lived most of her life in Farmington, Michigan, Carol retired as the staffing manager from Botsford General Hospital. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Ted Picano; daughters, Laura Ann Sweet, Linda Marie Sweet, Michelle (Etienne) Brodeur; brother, Frank Kutney, Jr.; sister-in-law, Tina Picano-Blay; grandchildren, Matthew, Valerie, Jeremy, and Dalila; nieces, Julie and Lisa; and nephews Ryan and Dennis. A special thanks also from Carol's children and Ted to her caregiver and companion over the past several years, Mrs. Gertrude Booth. On-line condolences may be left at www.heeney-sundquistfuneralhome.com.